House Sitting in Tellico Village

About: Call me Kat or Anna! I've been living with animals my whole life, including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. From the age of 13, I have been taking care of my neighbours' and family friends' pets when they ask. I've got experience with rodents, lizards, cats, and dogs, but I'm not afraid to learn new animals! I've got particular experience with special needs pets, including post-surgery care, asthma, seniors, separation anxiety, leaky bladders, and daily oral/injection medication. I'm not squeamish around messes, smells, or loud noise. I've cared for nearly every personality out there, and whether your pet wants space, cuddles, or needs a bath, I'll help out for as long as you and your pets need, no matter how many or how weird they are! I'm currently a college student and take classes on monday/wednesday from 12pm-3pm and tuesday/thursday from 6pm-9pm. During those hours, I will not be available. I am happy to care for your pets anytime other than that, however, even on holidays! Personally, I use free-feeding (there's always kibble in the bowl) and positive reinforcement with my pets. They're only allowed outside under supervision, I clean the litter boxes every other day, I play with them daily, and special treats are highly encouraged. Of course, other houses have different care plans, and I am flexible. I will never enter any areas of your home you have not given me permission to access unless it is an emergency, I will clean your house before leaving if it is an overnight stay, and I will always alert you via a text message when I enter or leave your home so that you know your pet is being looked after. If you have other requests regarding your pet and home, such as getting mail, watering plants, etc, I am more than happy to oblige.

“Rachel was awesome. Our dog was very difficult with her. He wouldn’t let her near him the first day, but she stuck it out and he had hertaking him on walks and she was giving him belly rubs by the time she left.”

Lisa R.

“Sarah was amazing!! I cannot recommend her enough!! Our dog loved her and she kept us informed the whole time we were away. We will definitely be using Sarah again in the future!”

Nicole D.

“Jonathan did an excellent job with our dogs. Duke can be a little standoff-ish with new people and Jonathan handled it perfectly. We will definitely use him again.”

Alexander H.

About: I’ve been taking care of neighbors pets while their way, and cared for seniors pets who might need the extra support with pets since I was 14. I’ve worked with multiple animals in one household and cared for puppies as young as 5 months old. I’m currently a pre-medical student who is home for the summer. I’ve been a care taker for other pets for 4 years now and have experience in over night stays, walking pets, caring for pets basic needs, and handling more than one animal. Since I’m home during the summer, I’m available anytime clients may need! I’ve never had my own pets, but from previous clients with stayed over night with clients pets, cared for young puppies at 5 months, outside time and walks, and of course caring for basic needs. I find pleasure in caring for pets and want to give them a safe and fun environment for our time together!

“Penny kept our 15-week-old lab puppy and cat at our house for four days while we were out of town. Our pup is definitely in the puppy phase and is a real challenge to keep out of trouble. Penny did a great job in maintaining the consistency of his schedule and continued his training while we were away. I'm sure this was over the top from the normal sitting arrangements. She keeps a daily diary of what she and our pets did so she does an outstanding job of communicating. This was our first experience with having someone stay in our home and it worked out great. Penny is reliable, great with our animals and a great house guest. We will definitely rebook when the need arises and would highly recommend her to watch your pets.”

Danny H.

“She was wonderful, trustworthy, on time. If I ever need anyone she will be the first one that I would call, anybody that does have an animal needs to try her because she's such a wonderful person love animals, good with animals. My dog Kiah is funny about people because it's just me and her, but there's something about Dannielle that my dog acted like she knew her for all of Kiah's life. She will b the only person I will ever get to watch Kiah.”

Sandra R.

“Hannah was great and communicated with us throughout!”

Alexander H.

“Kristen took excellent care of my cats. She has a calm, friendly presence, and my cats responded very well to her. All three, especially the two Ragdolls, are very attached and tend to follow people around like little puppies, and they were clearly comfortable with her.”

Ute S.

About: I’ve volunteered for Young Williams for the past 4 years. Neighbours and family have relied on me to walk, feed, water, play with and train their dogs. I have experience with all sizes of dogs. I’m currently working full time, I usually work at my job 5 times a week.(40 hours). After that, I will take your dog on a walk. When I walk your dog, they will always be on a leash and watched carefully especially around cars and other dogs. I usually do a run/walk combo to tire the dogs out.

“Kelley was great. Truly great. All of our dogs were happy and well cared for. Kelley provided good updates and pictures throughout her engagement and left the house cleaner then when she arrived. Looking forward to working with her again.”

Todd F.

About: I’ve been dogsitting since I graduated college about a decade ago. I love spending time with dogs and getting to spoil and love on them! I’m currently working part time and have good open availability to meet your needs for a home stay or dog walk. I do best later in the week and over weekends. I don’t have the ability to host in my home, and therefore prefer home stays or dog walks. I love to spend time playing and walking dogs, I feel like I get to see their personalities.

About: Hello! I have experience dog-sitting a variety of breeds, ranging from very social dogs to those that are more reactive. I am comfortable with dogs that bark, as I understand they can be quite different. One of my own dogs has severe anxiety, so I am familiar with how to manage such situations. Both of my current dogs are large, so I am comfortable caring for dogs of any size. My goal is to ensure the animals feel loved and cared for, so that their owners can have complete peace of mind. I am currently employed full-time, but I have all of my evenings available and am passionate about animals and providing them with the best possible care. I understand when and how to use crates if necessary. I am also familiar with engaging with them through toys and activities! I will make sure they get the proper care.

“Kelly was wonderful! Sent pictures and was available last minute following directions to a T…I would use her again in a heartbeat”

Elizabeth B.

About: I have lived with dogs my entire life! And I now have had lots of experience watching other people’s dogs as well! I can’t wait to take care of your pup! I have availability throughout the whole week currently. But that is subject to change. I like to spend my off days outside going for walks and enjoying the weather when it’s nice. I like to listen to the clients instructions because every household and every dog is different and has different needs so making sure I follow their rules is the most important thing.

“This was our first venture with Rover, and we could not be more pleased. Madison was very communicative, respectful, and took good care of our two dogs in our home. Madison kept us informed while we were away. It made me feel at ease.”

Claudine C.

“Well pleased with the service will recommend and already have recommended.”

Stewart M.

“Easily one of the best sitters ever! The communication was remarkable. She went above and beyond for our dog and our house. Very trustworthy, would higky recommend!”

Jennifer O.

About: I’ve been taking care of animals for most of my life. I love high energy animals and taking care of them. I grew up with a dog and cat I still have and care for and more recently I have been a volunteer at the Humane Society, I even ended up starting my own club of volunteers in high school. This role has equipped me with all sorts of animal care skills such as cleaning after them, bathing them, feeding them and administering medication, and making sure to provide lots of love and attention. I’ve always said that I’m not a dog or cat person when asked, but rather an animal person. I love animals and caring after them. I am a college student at Tulane University and I am currently home for the summer! I am available until June 22nd and have open availability all day every day until then. I have a fenced yard and two pets of my own that are both friendly so I am no stranger to spending time outdoors with animals or having playdates. I am more than happy to take pets to any appointments they may have and am able to administer medication if needed.

About: I’ve taken care of pets for a long time, would love to spend time and also take care of yours and make sure they’re safe! Hi there! I definitely have tons of time throughout the day to love your baby! I spend time with them before & through out on breaks from work and when I get off! I do have a huge fenced in yard! My 2 year old LOVES playing with your doggies! We have no pets in our home now.